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22/07/2013
Met Éireann Warns Of Widespread Drought
The majority of Ireland is currently experiencing a drought, Met Éireann has confirmed.
According to the forecaster, 20 national weather stations have reported just 0.1mm of rainfall in the last 15 days.
The remaining five weather stations reported rain showers on July 7 or over the weekend, excluding them from the drought categorisation.
The weather is predicted to become cooler over the next week, with the possibility of heavy showers of thunderstorms for some areas.
(MH/CD)
According to the forecaster, 20 national weather stations have reported just 0.1mm of rainfall in the last 15 days.
The remaining five weather stations reported rain showers on July 7 or over the weekend, excluding them from the drought categorisation.
The weather is predicted to become cooler over the next week, with the possibility of heavy showers of thunderstorms for some areas.
(MH/CD)
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